Our Fundraisers (current physio student) chaired the event and it was a fantastic success with some incredible bids being placed!
Yorkshire to hike up the three famous peaks “Peny-gent” (691 metres), “Whernside” (728 metres) and “Ingleborough” (723 metres). The aim was to complete the 24.5 mile hike in under 12 hours.
The event was a huge success with everyone enjoying the day and completing the hike! Unfortunately the weather wasn’t brilliant and visibility was poor, however it didn’t dampen any spirits and over £800 was raised.
This is the second year the physio students have taken on the challenge and they hope to advance to the national Three Peaks Challenge next year.
▪ Physiotherapy students at the University of Nottingham have fantastic opportunities to gain experience in many areas of physiotherapy to advance their skills in ways which may not be possible elsewhere. For a number of years, the students have helped out giving post-event massages at sporting events such as The Robin Hood Marathon and various Touch Rugby events. This year, two lecturers took 19 students who volunteered their time to help treat injuries, provide strapping/taping and provide massage to 20 teams. The experience gained was huge with a variety of interesting injuries being treated, acute and chronic - including a suspected ankle fracture, subluxed glenohumeral joint, thumb and finger sprains as well as partially ruptured muscles. The donations received from the event totalled £128. ▪ The final event organised by SUPA was the end of year Physiotherapy Ball, where a Charity Auction was held in memory of Alex. Heather and Haz
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The largest bid was £250 for a Sunday Roast hosted by Heather and her family, for up to 6 people. One lucky student and his 5 friends bid the highest on this prize, which helped raise a grand total of £1,410 on the night. A big ‘thank you’ to all those who donated auction items: Derby County FC; Q Hotels - Aldwark Manor Golf and Spa Hotel; Nottingham Theatre Royal; CRY; Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club; Physiotherapy lecturers and students; Capture Arcadia.
The fantastic fundraising by the physiotherapy students at University of Nottingham has not gone unnoticed and a huge ‘thank you’ goes out for all of the donations received. The students always manage to raise funds each year for various charities, however the focus this past academic year has been on CRY and we hope to continue to support the charity for many years to come, highlighting the importance of cardiac screening in the young.” Charlotte Wade, Vice President of the Student Union Physiotherapy Association.
• Paula Dixon completed the Liverpool Half Marathon and raised £551. • Sheffield High School for Girls sent in a donation of £938.28, raised in respect of end of year fundraising events. • “I am pleased to be able to send you a donation for £250.71 in memory of Alex Reid, a pupil from
Issue 61 | May to August 2013